Spring 2018 Transfer Update
David Graves June 15th, 2017
Today, our office started reviewing Spring 2018 transfer applications. This is earlier than I expected, but we are way ahead of the timelines we have predicted for Summer/Fall transfers updates and final HS transcript reviews for freshmen. The 8/15 application deadline for spring has not passed and we are still receiving applications and documents, so […]
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Tags: decisions, new transfers, spring
The Back Door is Closed
David Graves June 13th, 2017
Our Admissions Office receives a number of calls each day, with questions that range from the traditional (“When does your transfer application open up this year?”) to the unconventional (“What are the tinted window laws in Athens, GA?”). Recently, one father called in to speak with one of our admissions counselors, and he asked “I […]
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Tags: freshman admission, majors, myths, urban legends
2018 Freshman Essays
David Graves May 31st, 2017
Every year, our office reviews the freshman application for changes that we would like to see for the next year. During this review, we also look at the short essay questions that are required for First Year applicants. Starting this year, we will have all freshman, Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) submit two […]
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Tags: Early Action, essays, file reading, Regular Decision
2018 Freshman Application Changes
David Graves May 22nd, 2017
With each new year of admissions comes changes to the application and/or application process so that we can make better decisions every year, and also make sure that we are able to release decisions in time frame that works for both our office and the applicants. As such, here are the changes for the freshman […]
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Tags: deadlines, Early Action, essays, freshman admission, Regular Decision, test scores
2017 Wait List Update
David Graves May 12th, 2017
UPDATE: We now expect to release final WL decisions on either Monday, 5/22 or Tuesday, 5/23. We were hoping to release them earlier, but issues came up that delayed these decisions. Starting today and going through the early part of next week, we will be finalizing decisions for all students on the Wait List. Due […]